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Century and Consumers Buildings Make National Roster of Endangered Places
The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s annual roster of “America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places” includes the Century and Consumers Buildings, a pair of downtown Chicago skyscrapers from early in the 20th century. The two towers, in danger of being demolished, have also been spotlighted recently by Landmarks Illinois and Preservation Chicago.
“The Century and Consumers Buildings have been vacant since the General Services Administration (GSA) bought them for potential federal office space in 2005, but GSA has determined they are no longer needed for that purpose, and both buildings are now severely deteriorated,” according to the National Trust. “GSA is considering demolishing both historic buildings to address security concerns with the adjacent Dirksen Federal Courthouse.”
First, though, “the GSA has formally begun federally mandated reviews to weigh options for the Century and Consumers Buildings, with several organizations—including the National Trust, Landmarks Illinois and other concerned parties—participating.”
- ◦Policy/Gov't
